Study Reveals Fog Contains Living Bacteria and Microorganisms
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Darren Orf
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A new study published in Environmental Microbiology reveals that fog contains living microorganisms, including bacteria and other microbes. The article draws a parallel between Stephen King's fictional "The Mist" and this real scientific discovery, explaining that fog isn't just water vapor but hosts an entire ecosystem of microscopic life. The research highlights how these airborne microbes can travel long distances within fog droplets, potentially impacting ecosystems, human health, and weather patterns.
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· 3 pulledIn Stephen King's The Mist (1976), an ominous fog descends on the small town of Bridgeton, Maine.
In a new study published in the journal Environmental Microbiology, a team of researchers has discovered that fog is teeming with microscopic life.
As it turns out, King's vision is a lot less sci-fi than you might imagine.
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